Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering The by Simon Martin, Nikolai Grube

By Simon Martin, Nikolai Grube

The precise reference on Maya archaeology.—Science NewsBehind the traditional towns of the Maya and their deserted works of art lie the turbulent tales in their ruling dynasties. one of many world's maximum and strongest civilizations, the Maya skilled consistent clash in a panorama divided between a variety of kingdoms. severe rivalries, rapacious conquerors, and repeated dynastic defeat and breakdown are universal subject matters in lots of stories of this potent civilization. the traditional Maya stay essentially the most vivid parts of research in international archaeology. clean discoveries within the box, including the continuing means of hieroglyphic decipherment, suggest that info is continually coming to gentle. This re-creation of the one finished, kingdom-by-kingdom background of the traditional Maya brings the tale totally modern with formerly unknown rulers and new glyphic readings, in addition to more information on international relations and battle. 366 illustrations, 86 in colour

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